People Who Are Living With Heart Disease
posted 05/27/2009, comments (2)
HD how to manage it.
Hey all, Well, I started my journey with heart disease i guess earlier than I thought. My first symptoms were elevated blood pressure and lack of wind. Then during a divorce I had chest pains, which caused me to get some tests, at which point I found out I had some problems. I didn't find out till much later, because of medical standards at the... Read more
posted 05/23/2009, comments (7)
new diagnosis
I am newly diagnosed with single vessel coronary artery disease. I was prescribed Coreg 6.25 mg 2X daily and had to reduce that to 3.125 shortly after. Also taking isosorbide 30 mg. and nitroglycerin .4 mg as needed for chest pain. Pain and symptoms seemed worse after starting new meds. Any advice? Also interested in controling cholesterol... Read more
posted 05/11/2009, comment (1)
Heart problems/burping
I get dizzy, and feel like I drank too much coffee, then I burp profusely, and am wondering if all this is connected somehow. Sometimes my pulse will get faster, and sometimes not, but I always feel flushed and my hands get sweaty. Can anyone tell me what this is? I am taking my blood pressure medicine correctly. And I have sleep apnea as well
posted 05/06/2009, comments (0)
Myocardial ischemia and safe exercise limits
I am interested in finding others who are in the same situation as I am who would like to share their experiences. I am going into retirement just as I have discovered that I have coronary disease. A significant part of my retirement is playing sports such as tennis. I have multiple blockages in branch arteries up to 90 percent,... Read more
